The 2023 Heavies' Awards - Poster of the Year (FrankieNYC Award) Nomination Thread

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Heavies Poster of The Year 2023 Nominations:​

Let's put our differences, nut hugging, e-beefs, gimmicks and baiting aside to nominate those who truly bring something worthwhile to the forum on a regular basis, bestowing upon them the FrankieNYC Heavies Poster of the Year Award for 2023.

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Why is it the FrankieNYC Award, you may ask?
"Moving forward, the award will be known as the FrankieNYC Award. @FrankieNYC passed away from unknown health complications about a year and a half ago. He left behind a legacy of radiant positivity, friendship and a hunger for deep and meaningful conversations about the sport of mixed martial arts. He set an impossibly high bar during his time on this website, and he represents everything this award stands for. I hope that this small gesture can serve as a way to inspire other posters to do the same, and in some small way carry on the spirit and excellence of Frankie."
— @Zebra Cheeks

This prestigious award goes to the poster who represents the best aspects of the Heavies: Substantial contribution, insightful posts, solid judgment, loyalty, wit, humor, intellect, helpfulness, and having a positive presence and demeanor in the forums for the whole year.

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A word from the Sherdog Admins:
- The nominees have to have been around for at least the majority of this year (minimum of 9 months) and have spent mainly of their time in The Heavies' more than any sub forum.

- Posters that have received Double Yellows in 2023 will NOT be eligible for the contest. Single yellow (2 pts), we can manage, but dubs knocks them out of the running. It goes without saying that banned posters will not be eligible either.

RULES & HOW THE NOMINATION WORKS:​

1. Mods, Admins, and Sherdog.com staff are NOT included in the contest. You have to nominate only the Standard and Plat users.

2. Submit your nominations by simply tagging your nominees in this thread. NOTE: You are NOT allowed to nominate yourself.

3. We're gonna let everybody get the chance to post their nominations, and we'll keep this thread open for a few days before it gets locked.

4. The 20 names that gets the most tags/mentions will then move on to the Semifinal round where we will establish an elimination poll.

5. The 10 posters with the most votes in the semis will move on to the Final round where we also establish a voting poll. The poster with the most votes in the Finals is your 2023 Heavies Poster of The Year.

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Cheers, and may the best Giga Chad, 6'5" 250 pound Sherbro win. Good luck!​

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Past winners:
2016 - @KONE
2017 - @Arm Barbarian
2018 - @bigwaverider
2019 - @bigwaverider
2020 - @KazDibiase
2021 - @giovanni_ss
2022 - @BoxerMaurits

Now let the nominations begin!



And feel free to nominate more than one poster.​

 

[Dirty Frank]

@BoxerMaurits will be tough to beat, yet again.
We're basically living our MMA fandom vicariously though him.

 

[Fioretti]

@KazDibiase

Hard to beat the man who saves everyone time and money.

Hespect.

 

[PurpleStorm]

I nominate @Kryptt.

Active in UFC play by play discussions, adding insightful comments with good cheer. Creates MMA event PbP discussion threads and participates in them. Sends a 'bat signal' when cards are imminent for all too high, drunk or distracted to recall start times. If you want on or off the list just tag him. Explains techniques for folks adapting to our new server. Makes relevant posts that focus on the fights. Shares opinions without belaboring them. Rocks an awesome avatar. Hilariously spots carnage during a fight - "Blood!" and leaves a dull contest in the dust - "Next!" A longtime great contributor to the heavies.

 

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@Kryptt @KazDibiase @BoxerMaurits @StonedLemur @fortheo @svmr_db @Safton @Iroh @HuskySamoan @Hellowhosthat
@Mohawk Banditó

Are all people who deserve a mention for their posts here the last year. I know I'm missing some as I'm tired and it's late, so I'll swing back around later to add more.

 

[Davidjacksonjones]

So many great posters to choose from. This may take me a few hours to think about. I'll edit my post and tag my official pick soon
Cheers to a great year on Sherdog

 

[Jose Beehive]

@Kryptt
Eternally grateful for all the reminders, but also seems like a really sweet no nonsense guy.

@fortheo @Question @Safton @Mohawk Banditó @HuskySamoan @svmr_db
Posters like these guys keep me coming back time after time, learnt a fuck ton from all of em.

@Iroh For so often making me see things in a different way.

@HHJ for his sense of humour and no holds barred bluntness.

Plenty other great posters i'll maybe add at a later point.. All the PBP regulars are dear and valuable

Fucking obviously @KazDibiase too, jesus.

More super necessary Sherbro nominations.
@OldBoy91 @BFoe @Ares Black @Arqueto @Davidjacksonjones

 

[Bobby Boulders]

@rear naked ankle pick GOAT

 

[Davidjacksonjones]

@rear naked ankle pick GOAT

He is definitely up there! He has it all, substantial contribution, insightful posts, solid judgment etc

 

[StonedLemur]

@Kryptt @KazDibiase @BoxerMaurits @StonedLemur @fortheo @svmr_db @Safton @Iroh @HuskySamoan @Hellowhosthat
@Mohawk Banditó

Are all people who deserve a mention for their posts here the last year. I know I'm missing some as I'm tired and it's late, so I'll swing back around later to add more.

Thanks man, I'll give you that butt rub I promised for your endorsement later sir lol.

 

[OldBoy91]

My vote goes to @StonedLemur @Iroh @Question @HuskySamoan @fortheo @BoxerMaurits @Mohawk Banditó @svmr_db
@Jose Beehive

Fantastic people all.

 

[Bobby Boulders]

He is definitely up there! He has it all, substantial contribution, insightful posts, solid judgment etc

Of all the gimmicks I've come across (aside from @Det_Kimble, who wasn't really a gimmick, more like a meme) RNAP is consistently funny, and in a way that, should he finally get bant, it will probably be a while. The nomination was legit, he's quality (she???)(edit: they???).

 

[StonedLemur]

I nominate

@BoxerMaurits - he's my little brother and he works hard for all of us.

@KazDibiase - the literal GIF master

@Hellowhosthat - because I said so.

 

[StonedLemur]

@BoxerMaurits you're going down this year sir lol

 

[mirko>anyone]

@fortheo really is the best poster here imo, and has been for years.

 

[Killer Kadoogan]

I enjoy seeing these posters in no particular order:

@StonedLemur @Davidjacksonjones @HHJ @Hellowhosthat @Goutfather @PurpleStorm @ryun253 @Ares Black @Dirty Frank @Poirierfan

and that one guy with the MXC av, I can watch that av for hours drunk / @Guy LeDouche

@rear naked ankle pick - had to add this guy, i constantly laugh out loud when I see these jokes and that av

 

[Spath]

@KazDibiase

Hard to beat the man who saves everyone time and money.

Hespect.

This. He also brings us the violence in form of those gifs, so he’s the Just Bleed God’s pick as well.

I don’t care about who wins this, but give that man some hespect!

 

[Davidjacksonjones]

I enjoy seeing these posters in no particular order:

@StonedLemur @Davidjacksonjones @HHJ @Hellowhosthat @Goutfather @PurpleStorm @ryun253 @Ares Black @Dirty Frank @Poirierfan

and that one guy with the MXC av, I can watch that av for hours drunk

Thanks, really appreciate the mention! I enjoy your posts a lot too!
That is a really great list too, some solid posters on there

 

[StonedLemur]

@fortheo really is the best poster here imo, and has been for years.

@fortheo is an asshole lol.

You're right he's definitely in the top guys here.
Can't deny the mans intelligence tbh sir.

 

[Poirierfan]

Too many to mention so I'm staying out of it. Lol, good luck to whomever, they're many many deserving posters. You know who you are that I like if I'm liking your posts on a consistent basis.